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Table 1 General learning objectives of the international child health elective, and numbers of residents who declared they had achieved these goals at the end of the elective

From: International Child Health Elective for Pediatric Residents

 

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Learn how to diagnose and manage the most common pediatric tropical diseases

14/14

Learn how to practice medicine in settings of limited resources

14/14

Gain insight into the world of international medical cooperation

10/14

Acquire empathy and experience in addressing the health care needs of underserved communities through exposure to alternative modes of heath care delivery and resource allocation

13/14

Develop professional values through exposure to different philosophies of medical ethics, relationships and child rights

13/14